WHERE TO STAY Just Inn, at Justin Winery, 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, Calif.; (805) 238-6932, www.justinwine.com. Three of Just Inn's romantic suites are in the vineyards and have marble baths and fireplaces. The Bordeaux suite is at the working winery. Rates start at $375 a night; full breakfast, bottle of wine and tour included.

WHERE TO EAT Artisan, 1401 Park St., Paso Robles, Calif.; (805) 237-8084, www.artisanpasorobles.com. Nothing leaves the exhibition kitchen of Artisan without Chef Chris Kobayashi's scrutinizing the mustard spaetzle or the ricotta gnocchi. Nearly everything served in this relaxed restaurant is local and organic. And absolutely everything is delicious. Entrees average $26.

Thomas Hill Organics, 1305 Park St., Paso Robles, Calif. (behind the olive oil store); (805) 226-5888, www.thomashillorganics.com. All the food at Thomas Hill features produce from its organic farm. Lunch entrees average $12. Dinner entrees average $23. On warm days and evenings, you can sit outside in the charming courtyard.

Farmstand 46, 3750 Highway 46 W., Templeton, Calif.; (805) 239-3661, www.farmstand46.com. Gourmet. Organic. Very hip. Get it to go, or eat outside at one of its silver cafe tables. Made-to-order sandwiches average $9.

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK — The Navy on Saturday commissioned the USS John Warner, adding a 12th Virginia-class submarine to the fleet and celebrating the legacy of its namesake, the retired senator who was hailed as a statesman.